PHISHING

Etymology

Noun

phishing (uncountable)

(computing) The malicious act of keeping a false website or sending a false e-mail with the intent of masquerading as a trustworthy entity in order to acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.

The act of circumventing security with an alias.

Synonyms

• spoofing

Verb

phishing

present participle of phish

Source: Wiktionary